While the architects of our economic ruin retain their liberty and enjoy salubrious lifestyles funded by the taxpayer, the ordinary citizens have been forced to endure cutbacks that have left us on the brink of pauperism.

We are regularly lectured by our 'Government' to take our medicine, while it would appear that these rogue bankers and politicians enjoy the tacit protection of the current administration.

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